If there is one constant in life it’s that the clock always keeps ticking. Try as we might, we can’t stop time… the second hand
Comedian George Carlin once said, “I feel sorry for confetti. Its useful life lasts about two seconds. And it can never be used again.” There
Joy is defined as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” It’s our opinion that a feeling of great pleasure and happiness is something all
Emotions can be challenging to understand. They can also be difficult to regulate and accept. When we fall on the ground and injure our arm,
Life can be both challenging and amazing, and it can change on a dime. One moment you can be doing something that makes your heart
It is easy for us to get stuck in our heads. Meaning our thoughts, responsibilities, schedule, and life are top of mind before considering what
At the core of togetherness is the idea of connection. In other words, when we are connected, we are together. Connection is also the basis
As you go through your day, how good are you at noticing things for which you are grateful? Maybe it’s the warmth of the sun
Partner, companion, confidante, pal, friend, buddy – these terms make us think of someone who has our back; someone to share our hobbies, interests, and
For most of us, community is a neighborhood, a place, a location. Perhaps, you play baseball in the community park or borrow books from the
Togetherness…like when you find a pair of matching socks when folding the laundry or that final piece to the 1000 piece puzzle. Togetherness…like when the
Imagine a world without bridges. What would it be like to get from one place to another? How would things be transported? How would we
Most of us have spent the better part of two years behind walls and closed doors, disconnected from the outside world. Yes, we are starting
Tradition is embedded in every family, every culture, and every relationship. Some traditions have been in place for generations, while others are new. Some we
Not one person on this earth is perfect. Not even one. This means mistakes will be made. It means that people’s feelings will be hurt,
Life can be both beautiful and messy. We have all felt and witnessed it before. In these moments we feel our heart, and collective hearts,
You might experience this as a bit of a tongue twister or mind bender… There are things we know we know; things we know we don’t
Sometimes, we need to slow down to speed up. Let’s repeat it, slower this time: Sometimes, we need to slow down to speed up. In our
Spring has nearly sprung and most of us just moved our clocks forward an hour, meaning the longer and sunnier days are upon us. Sure
Computers, cell phones, tablets, watches, and toothbrushes need a good charge to keep running smoothly. It’s a pretty simple process—plug them in and let them
Nature has been slumbering. Animals have been hibernating. Plants have been wintering. And like clockwork, they re-emerge with the warming of the days. They don’t
If you watched any of the Beijing Winter Olympics, you may have noticed a trend in the play-by-play commentating.
Every circumstance, every moment, presents us with an opportunity and a choice. We get to decide, either as a universal stance or an in-the-moment decision,
The moment we were born was the precise moment we began a journey of countless moments—life. These moments come in all shapes and sizes.
Patience is challenging. We want and expect everything…yesterday. We get impatient with ourselves by judging our lack of this or that.
In some ways we are a pretty simple species. We need to eat, sleep, drink water, and survive the elements. However, in many more ways
Have you ever thought about how you think, why you think what you think, and what you think about? Depending on what research you read,
A “fact” is defined as “a thing that is known or proven to be true. Information used as evidence or as part of a report
Sometimes, we get caught up in the excitement and anticipation of setting new goals in our life, especially with the new year. We’ve been told
It is often said the English language is one of the most difficult to learn. There are several reasons for this, but one of them
When asked what we like to do for fun, it’s typically an easy answer. When asked what we are good at doing, it can also
Who doesn’t like something new? There is something exciting about getting or giving or experiencing something new. Some of us get ecstatic simply in anticipation
Magic wands, lucky clovers, and genies in a bottle are typically only talked about in fictional books, television shows, and movies. It’s as if they
Memories are created by moments. Some moments in life are things we never want to forget. Some might be experiences we wish never happened and
We are nearing the end of the year and are in the middle of the holiday season. Stop for a second to check in with
Think about your favorite story and what about it makes it so special or meaningful. Maybe it’s a story you read recently or something you
Sometimes, when we think about generosity, we think about people who donate huge amounts of money or give elaborate gifts. Those are certainly amazing acts
Pause for a moment. Close your eyes, if you’d like. Take a nice deep breath and a long slow exhale. Gently open your eyes. What
When we think of a community, we might immediately visualize our town or city. Whether you live in an apartment next to the elevated subway,
To honor someone is to regard or treat them with admiration and respect. How does that statement make you feel? Does it feel like there
Expressing appreciation matters. There is no debating that. How we express appreciation matters as well, and we believe there are more and less effective ways
Does it feel like you have spent a little less time being appreciative or grateful over the past nearly two years? Kind of like the
Some things in life are just must haves. We must have water, food, connection, health, and the list goes on. Our focus this month is
If you want to take this week literally, we wish you the best of luck. Just know that if you do, you will be reminded
Close your eyes for a moment and take a few deep inhales and exhales. Once you feel settled into a nice calm place start thinking
We want to begin this week by acknowledging that everyone’s comfort zone is a little different, especially right now. It’s really important we are honest
Painting by numbers is still painting. Building a bookcase by following the assembly instructions is still building a bookcase. Creating a raised vegetable garden by
Everything starts with an idea, an inspiration, a curiosity. Oftentimes it begins with a question… How can we cross the Atlantic Ocean? Is it possible
Do you remember the first time you jumped into a swimming pool or leapt off the high-dive? Maybe it was the first time you gave
Some of us love to use our planners, create to-do lists, and use different colored highlighters and sticky notes to remind us what needs to
Most of us are familiar with the popular quote “Life (or success) is a journey, not a destination.” Yes, live and enjoy every moment and
When we were little kids, we loved to ask the question, “Why?” Somehow we were able to master the art of answering a question with
One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for the word “intention” is “a determination to act in a certain way.” There is a high-level of strength and power
There are 3.8 billion people on social media worldwide. That is nearly half of the world’s population. That’s an astronomical number of people scrolling, liking,
Just as we need food, shelter, and safety, we also have a need to be connected to others. Of course there are introverts and extroverts,
We have a question for you… In the past year, have you spent more time indoors than you typically have in other years?
When it comes to bandwidth, we typically think of the Internet. With our need for speed, we consistently search for or are marketed to the
The questions “How are you?” or “How’s it going?” used to be throwaway questions, meaning they easily roll off the tongue and don’t really gather
Today, more than ever, we are in deep need of connection. We are still in the throes of a pandemic that has kept us locked
There are a lot of great causes we get to support and champion. We have people in our life we get to cheerlead for and
Priorities are everywhere. Companies have priorities they believe determine the success of their business. Schools have priorities when it comes to developing young people and
If you are someone who has never made a mistake or never hurt anyone’s feelings, maybe this week isn’t for you. However, being that you
Our entire life we have been sponges rapidly absorbing information. Experiences, both good and bad, have helped form who we are today. Media has impacted
You might not be aware of this but we are born with a certain level of awareness. Our senses make us aware of how things
There’s a question we used to ask on a regular basis. It’s not that “Why?” question we threw at our parents or guardians or that
Typically, surprises are saved for birthdays and April Fool’s Day, so at most, you might be able to surprise the same person twice in one
If you are an adult reading this right now, all we ask is that you stay with us for a second, because what we are
Our personal worlds have shrunk. We wake up, have breakfast, commute to another room in our house, work or go to school on our computers,
Without going into any specifics, it feels fairly safe to say we have all felt the weight of the past year. And although things are
We have spent this entire month helping you connect with your uniqueness. We have asked you to embrace your gifts, use your voice constructively, make
You are amazing. You probably don’t hear that enough, but you are. And even if you do hear that from people, there’s a good chance
Sometimes being you can be challenging because it might buck the status quo. It is much easier to just follow that duck right in front
In an era where everyone seems to have an opinion, combined with social media and the fact that everyone now has a platform from which
We love to ask people the question: What are five things you do well? These might be very specific things, like playing the piano or
When an artist signs a piece of art and puts a number like 1/1 or 1/1,000 on it, the lower the denominator, the more valuable
We turn on lights and walk out of the room. We leave our device chargers plugged in when not in use. We search a bit
Water is the essential to life. Plants, animals, and every person on this planet need water. When we see images of Earth from space, it
In 1950, the world’s population was 2.5 billion people and we produced 1.5 million tons of plastic. Today, our world population is 7.8 billion people
Jane Goodall said, “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference,
We have spent the past twelve months digging deeper into themes to help us all survive and thrive, as best we can, through what has
We all love a good story. We love to connect with a character in a book, movie, or television show and watch them navigate life.
We are all familiar with the saying, “When all else fails, we still have hope.” Meaning, once we have tried everything there is to try
What if you were able to accept the fact that the one thing you fear most is guaranteed to happen? This doesn’t mean your fear
Sometimes it can be difficult to focus on what we need to do. To begin with, we often have too many things on our list
Has anyone ever told you that you have a bad attitude? Maybe not as a statement of your overall being, but possibly directed toward a
There is information we learn in life, but never really planned on learning it. For example, how to heal a broken leg, how to unclog
Let’s admit something together—our world needs a lot more love and care. Let’s accept something together—we are the only ones to do it. So what
The research on this certainly varies a bit, but the average person speaks anywhere from 7,000 to 20,000 words per day. Even if we played
In the late 1970s, the first fire safety PSA became a household phrase. The campaign starred Dick Van Dyke rolling on the floor as if
There is a good chance you care about many things. From our friends and family to our communities and climate, we make commitments to the
When asked the question, “What do you care about?” our initial response might focus on the nouns in our life. I care about friends, family,
There quietly exists an Eighth Wonder of the World that is actually responsible for the Seven Wonders of the World with which we are all
There are certain quotes, sayings, or idioms we hear so many times they actually actively impact the way we live. Maybe you have been told
There is a pretty darn good chance that most of us will either sit or stand at some point throughout the day. There is also
Sir Isaac Newton formulated that energy cannot be destroyed. It just changes from one form to another. Everything contains energy whether it is still or
It’s the start of a new year. Can you feel it? Are you full of hope or full of doubt? Energized or reluctant? Optimistic, pessimistic
This is the final Monday and final few days of 2020. How does that feel? If you were to describe the year 2020 in one
You might be aware there has been a ton of new research on the impact of isolation and the findings are not great. In fact,
We have all heard the marketing slogans: “Buy one, give one.” “Buy one, get one.” Maybe you have purchased a few products because one of
A smile can light up a room. A smile can change someone’s day. A smile let’s someone know that you see them.